The most famous recipe from Downton Season 5 is Spotted Dick, a lovely custard dessert with an unfortunate name. It first appeared in the 1849 cookbook The Modern Housewife written by Alexis Soyer, but meat based versions date back to the medieval era.What’s in a … [Read more...] about Sumptuous Spotted Dick
Official Downton Abbey Cookbook
Easy Peasy Hollandaise, the Mother of Sauces
Every cook should be able to make classic French Mother sauces and hollandaise is one of the great ones, perfect for asparagus, fish and American favourite Eggs Benedict. It had a cameo role on Downton, but who knew it was always keto friendly.This version created by Master … [Read more...] about Easy Peasy Hollandaise, the Mother of Sauces
Heavenly Light Low Fat English Trifle
The traditional English trifle is easy to make, but loaded with calories; however there are ways to lighten the calorie and fat count, including replacing alcohol (which makes it kid friendly) with the juice from mashed or frozen berries. By replacing sponge with angel food cake … [Read more...] about Heavenly Light Low Fat English Trifle
Individual Guiltless Strawberry Charlotte Russe
Charlotte Russe is a French chilled dessert made with ladyfingers, filled with a fruit flavored cream filling which has been set using gelatin, a favorite cooking ingredient of the Edwardians. My version cuts some of the fat by substituting half the whipping cream with yoghurt … [Read more...] about Individual Guiltless Strawberry Charlotte Russe
Titanic’s Punch Romaine
This palate cleanser was served to first class passengers during the fateful last dinner aboard the Titanic on April 14th, 1912. The famous french chef Auguste Escoffier, championed alcoholic shaved ices to be served between courses.Punch Romaine, the Infamous Titanic … [Read more...] about Titanic’s Punch Romaine
